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SUMMARY:Division VIII Vocational Schools Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow Vocational Technical school committee colleagues from across the state for an in-person roundtable discussion hosted by MASC Division VIII and Nashoba Tech. The event is taking place on Saturday\, October 26\, 2024 at 9:30AM at Nashoba Valley Technical High School (100 Littleton Rd. Westford\, MA 01886). Kindly RSVP here – Check out the agenda below and we hope to see you there. \nAgenda \n\nWelcome\nCoffee & Pastries\nStatewide updates Regarding Vocational Education\nPresentation: Nashoba Tech staff and staff from Triumph Modular will present an overview of the process for design and building NT’s new 7000 Square Foot Stem Building addition\nTour of new STEM facility\nNetworking with colleagues\nOptional: Tour of NT Facility\nAdjourn
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/division-viii-vocational-schools-meeting/
LOCATION:Nashoba Valley Technical School\, 100 Littleton Rd\,\, Westford\, MA\, 01886
CATEGORIES:Division Meetings
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SUMMARY:2024 MASC M.A.S.S. Joint Conference
DESCRIPTION:Emerald Resort | 35 Scudder Avenue | Hyannis\, MA\nNovember 6-9\, 2024\nThank you to our sponsors! \n \nRegistration Deadlines \nAnyone registering for the conference at this time may not be gauranteed a name badge upon arrival due to turnaround time. In addition\, tickets to our meal events are no longer available and have been removed as an option in the form below. \n  \nDon’t miss the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) & Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents (M.A.S.S.) Annual Conference\, the must-attend event for education professionals dedicated to enhancing school governance and improving student outcomes. This conference is your opportunity to connect with peers\, gain insights from expert speakers\, and participate in engaging workshops that address the most pressing issues in education today. \nIf you have an inquiry related to the conference\, please contact Anthony Andronico at aandronico@masc.org. \nWhy Attend? \n\nCheck out our 2024 Conference Agenda – Click here\nNetwork with Education Leaders: Build valuable connections with school committee members\, superintendents\, assistant superintendents\, business managers\, education professionals\, and industry experts from across Massachusetts.\nProfessional Development: Enhance your skills and knowledge through a variety of sessions designed to provide practical solutions and innovative strategies.\nInspiration and Innovation: Hear from keynote speakers who are at the forefront of educational change and leave with new ideas to implement in your district.\n\n  \nCOSCAP One-Day Conference – Agenda found here \nThe Council of School Committee Administrative Personnel (COSCAP) is dedicated to supporting administrative assistants with valuable professional development opportunities. The One-Day Conference will be held on Friday\, November 8th\, 2024 from 8:30am – 3pm at the Emerald Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis\, MA. By attending our annual one-day conference\, you’ll gain access to targeted training and resources designed to enhance your skills and effectiveness in your role. The COSCAP Day comes at no cost to Administrative Personnel and comes with complimentary breakfast and lunch. To register\, simply check off the “COSCAP” option under registration details below.  \n  \nDelegate Assembly Details \nPlease find the Delegate Assembly Appointment Form here. You may find the resolutions up for discussion at the annual meeting here. Delegates are not required to attend the full conference in order to participate in the Delegate Assembly. \nIf your district has not yet submitted notice of their official delegate please do so ASAP – if you are uncertain if this has been done\, please contact Anthony at aandronico@masc.org. In order for your school committee to have a vote at the annual business meeting of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees\, it is necessary that an official delegate be designated in pursuance of Article IX\, Sec. 6 of the MASC By-Laws. \n  \nConference Exhibitor & Sponsor Details – SOLD OUT \nWhile we are sold out for the 2024 Conference\, you can add your name to the email list for 2025 opportunities by clicking the link below. \nClick here to submit your sponsor or exhibitor interest form.
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/jtc/
LOCATION:Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis\, 35 Scudder Ave\, Barnstable\, MA\, 02601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Charting the Course - 2024 Conference (Hyannis)
DESCRIPTION:This Charting the Course Session is being split across two days at the Annual Conference: November 8th 1:30-5PM (Part 1) & November 9th 8:30-11:45AM (Part 2) | Emerald Resort Hyannis \nThe hallmark of an effective school committee is how well its members understand their roles and the issues they need to address in these challenging times. \nThis training program\, developed and presented by the MASC Academy for School Leadership\, is designed to introduce new and aspiring school committee members to the Eight Key Components of School Leadership as identified by the MA Legislature in the Acts of 2002\, and also to provide veteran members with an update on ever-changing requirements and regulations school committee members should be aware of. \nThe Charting the Course program has been structured to meet the mandates of the new school committee training legislation requiring that all school committee members newly elected after March 24\, 2003 participate in a minimum of eight hours of supervised training covering the topics listed below. \nAttendance at this Charting the Course program meets the eight hour orientation requirement for new school committee members (MGL Chapter 71 Sec 36A). This session also includes important changes to the Ethics and Open Meetings Laws relative to all school committee members. \nTopics covered include: \n\nSchool Finance\nOpen Meeting Law\nPublic Records Law\nConflict of Interest Law\nSpecial Education Law\nCollective Bargaining\nSchool Leadership Standards & Evaluations\nSchool Committee Roles & Responsibilities
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/charting-the-course-2024-conference-hyannis/
LOCATION:Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis\, 35 Scudder Avenue\, Hyannis\, MA\, 02601
CATEGORIES:Charting the Course
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SUMMARY:Charting the Course – December 7\, 2024 – Montachusett Regional (Fitchburg)
DESCRIPTION:The hallmark of an effective school committee is how well its members understand their roles and the issues they need to address in these challenging times. \nThis training program\, developed and presented by the MASC Academy for School Leadership\, is designed to introduce new and aspiring school committee members to the Eight Key Components of School Leadership as identified by the MA Legislature in the Acts of 2002\, and also to provide veteran members with an update on ever-changing requirements and regulations school committee members should be aware of. \nThe Charting the Course program has been structured to meet the mandates of the new school committee training legislation requiring that all school committee members newly elected after March 24\, 2003 participate in a minimum of eight hours of supervised training covering the topics listed below. \nAttendance at this Charting the Course program meets the eight hour orientation requirement for new school committee members (MGL Chapter 71 Sec 36A). This session also includes important changes to the Ethics and Open Meetings Laws relative to all school committee members. \nTopics covered include: \n\nSchool Finance\nOpen Meeting Law\nPublic Records Law\nConflict of Interest Law\nSpecial Education Law\nCollective Bargaining\nSchool Leadership Standards & Evaluations\nSchool Committee Roles & Responsibilities
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/charting-the-course-december-7-2024-montachusett-regional-fitchburg/
LOCATION:Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School\, 1050 Westminster Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charting the Course
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